Chronic Pancreatitis. Is life threaten?

Hi..Doc., my mom who is suffering from stomach pain since at an age of 16...On 2011 we found that it's pancreatitis .. Then with some medications for 3month she was treated by the gastroenterologist then...Our Doctor said that to go with ercp procedure to unblock the way of pancreas duct... later the temporary stent was removed after 6months now 2018 for recent days she is suffering from swelling sensation in her stomach with pain... Is this a permanent disease or  could we have any permanent solution? I couldn't see her with these complications she is worrying about her health conditions If this continues what would be about her in future how can she tolerate this during aged period? Is this problem is life threaten? Kindly advice ur valuble comments Thanks in advance